Nutrition and Deficiency GK Quiz

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Science & Technology form an important and irreplaceable part of society. Nutrition and deficiency due to insufficient consumption of nutrients is a science that has been around for centuries. This is quizzed often in the General Awareness sections of various competitive exams like SBI PO, SBI Clerk, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, LIC AAO, UIIC AO, NICL AO, SBI Associate PO, and other Bank Clerk exams. The below quiz tests your knowledge in Nutrition & Deficiency and reflects on your current preparedness in the topic. However, before attempting Nutrition & Deficiency Quiz, it is advised to read through Nutrition and Deficiency – Static GK Notes PDF 3.

Nutrition and Deficiency Quiz

Que. 1

How many types of plant nutrition are there?

1.

3

2.

2

3.

5

4.

4

5.

6

Solution

Answer: Plant nutrition is a study of the elements and compounds that are necessary for its growth. There are mainly two types of nutrition in plants, autotrophic and heterotrophic. Autotrophs are organisms that can synthesize (make internally) their own food. Examples of autotrophs are most species of plants and unicellular organisms and heterotrophs are organisms that are dependent on others for their food. Some examples of heterotrophs are fungi, bacteria etc.

Carbohydrates are organic compounds in which C, H, O are often present in the ratio ____.

1.

1:1:3

2.

1:2:1

3.

2:1:3

4.

2:2:1

5.

1:1:1

Solution

Answer: Carbohydrates are organic compounds in which C, H, O are often present in the ratio 1:2:1. The term is most common in biochemistry, where it is a synonym of saccharide, a group that includes sugars, starch, and cellulose.

Solution

Answer: Hookworm is an example of parasite. Parasites live on or inside other living organisms. In this type, one animal is dependent on other animals for nutrition. The animal that is dependent is called parasite and on whom it is dependent is called host.

Which element is present in proteins along with carbon, hydrogen and oxygen?

1.

Phosphorus

2.

Iodine

3.

Nitrogen

4.

Fluorine

5.

Potassium

Solution

Answer: Proteins are the nitrogenous substances which are called building blocks of the body. One or more long chains of amino acids form proteins. Nitrogen along with C, H, and O are present in proteins. Sources of protein include grains, legumes and nuts, as well as animal sources such as meats, dairy products, fish and eggs. Vegetarians and vegans can get enough essential amino acids by eating a variety of plant proteins.

Solution

Answer: Marasmus disease occurs due to deficiency of proteins. Marasmus is a form of severe malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency. A child with marasmus looks emaciated. Body weight is reduced to less than 60% of the normal(expected)body weight for the age. Marasmus occurrence increases prior to age 1.

Which of the following minerals help in muscle contraction of the human body?

1.

Potassium

2.

Iron

3.

Iodine

4.

Calcium

5.

Sodium

Solution

Answer: Potassium helps in muscle contraction. Potassium is the eighth or ninth most common element by mass (0.2%) in the human body, so that a 60 kg adult contains a total of about 120 g of potassium. The body has about as much potassium as sulfur and chlorine, and only calcium and phosphorus are more abundant.